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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Doing their part | News Virginian: "During her second year on the Youth Philanthropy Council, Garber will join about 15 other students from local high schools to learn about philanthropy and determine how to award $10,000 in grant money to area nonprofits to help youth in the community."

"Launched in August 2007 to raise needed resources for permanent, supportive housing, the Key Player Initiative was met with immediate success. Kellwood Foundation made a 5-year corporate commitment with a financial contribution totaling $195,000. Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic elementary and high schools raised $221,000 during the 2007-2008 school year. In November 2008, the St. Louis chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals awarded the Key Player Initiative its Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy award."

In that time, she met a former president, appeared on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' and raised more than $830,000 through her Kids Caring 4 Kids organization. But a few years later, the motivation that called her to action was starting to wane.

'It's hard to come so far from the moment I said I wanted to help these kids,' said the Wheaton resident, now 17."

Monday, August 23, 2010

Kickoff set for B’nai Tzedek teen philanthropy program � AZ Jewish Post: "B’nai Tzedek Tucson was awarded Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy by the Association of Fundraising Professionals in 2009. The program, which is open to teens in grades eight and up, is administered by the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona’s Coalition for Jewish Education in partnership with the Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona"

Friday, August 20, 2010

The Business of Giving | Teaming up to tap the energy of youth | Seattle Times Newspaper: "Ryan Hodgson is using music to open the door. His organization, Team Up for Nonprofits, is hosting its second event in downtown Seattle tonight to benefit Seattle Works. They're getting a boost from local speed skater J.R. Celski. After meeting him through a colleague, Hodgson heard that Celski wanted to do a musical event to give money to a nonprofit, and the two decided to join forces.

Each monthly Gigs4Good event supports a different nonprofit and combines entertainment with raising money and awareness. This time, Rotary is sponsoring the bands, which also helps local Rotary clubs connect to potential new members."

Friday, August 13, 2010

Internships at nonprofits provide wealth of experience - The Denver Post: "Since 2007, the Denver Foundation's Nonprofit Internship Program and more than 30 metro-area organizations have offered paid summer positions to nearly 50 undergraduate students. Participants from traditionally underrepresented populations in the nonprofit sector — including minorities, men and people with disabilities — earn $12 an hour to bring their youthful perspective to community service.

This summer a dozen students learned how to write grant proposals, led diversity workshops,"

Sometimes it becomes difficult to instill values in our children because we may not know about or have the tools necessary to implement values.

Youth workers, teachers, grandparents and other adult mentors also take an active role and have a great deal of influence over our children's values' development. Yet, it is most important for children to develop their own sense of social activism and philanthropic personality."

Wednesday, August 04, 2010

Young Philanthropists Foundation Blog: Penny Harvest: A Year in Pictures: "Penny Harvest: A Year in PicturesThe Penny Harvest is a free, service learning program that follows the traditional school year and teaches students about giving back. Last year, 43 schools in Colorado raised more than $53,000 and made over 130 grants to nonprofits, individuals, and their own schools!

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